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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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